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 The South East Queensland region consists of a number of smaller areas which are, heading north to south, from the coast to the hinterland and beyond.
> Fraser Coast South Burnett
> Sunshine Coast
> Brisbane
> Gold Coast
> Southern Downs
> Toowoomba & Golden West
 Visit the Sunshine Coast Qld
The Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland and Australia's most popular tourist destinations. The region extends from the Glass House Mountains to the Cooloola region of Noosa Heads and west to Kenilworth and the Blackhall Range. Picture an area of sweeping shiny beaches bordered by beautiful blue water. Picture majestic mountain ranges and refreshing radiant rainforests. Picture scenic drives along ridges and through valleys, overlooking coastal panoramas and vast fruit plantations. Picture tranquil hillside villages famous for local arts and crafts. Picture perfect weather and mild winter temperatures and warm sunny days. Picture the Sunshine Coast.
 Noosa Heads & Noosaville
Noosa Heads, set on the edge of Noosa National Park and Laguna Bay, is alive with international standard shops, restaurants and accommodation. This accommodation ranges from budget backpacker establishments, units and apartments to the Sheraton Noosa Resort. From Hastings Street, the centre of activity, visitors are only a short distance from the Noosa National Park, the Noosa River Everglades, Cooloola National Park and 4 Wheel Driving to Fraser Island can be organised.
 Noosaville is located on the Noosa River and is the departure point for cruises along the Noosa River System to Lake Cootharaba and the Everglades. All aquatic sports and hire facilities are available from catamarans to house boats, and a diverse range of budget and moderately priced accommodation is offered.
Distance from Brisbane (State Capital) is 178 & 170 kilometres respectivley.
Marcoola Beach
Marcoola Beach is located just north of Maroochy River and boasts quiet uncrowded beaches, which are best suited for serious surfers and walkers. Marcoola Beach is a great escape to unwind for a quiet barbecue or picnic with it's open grassy parkland, shady trees and children's park.
Maroochydore
 "If the Sunshine Coast had a beating heart, Maroochydore is it".
Being the geographic centre of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore offers a blend of surf beach and the calm waters of the Maroochy River whose southern bank forms a virtually unbroken stretch of parkland and picnic spots. Maroochydore is a major commercial area of the Sunshine Coast, but still has the charm of a seaside town. It is home to the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre which contains over 210 shops, cinemas and places to dine. The availability of the ocean makes this town ideal for boating, fishing and aquatic pastimes such as surfing and jet skiing. Maroochydore is a venue of major surf sport carnivals. It is a great central base for exploring the coast's attractions by car, coach or public transport.
Maroochydore is 98 kilometres distance from Brisbane.
Mooloolaba
 Mooloolaba is a Sunshine Coast town that boasts beach and river frontages. It has an all-weather port, which is home to the Auckland-Mooloolaba and Sydney-Mooloolaba Yacht races. The Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival is held at Mooloolaba Beach every year in April.
Mooloolaba provides a harmonious mix of beach, harbour, parks and shopping with prime coastal strip panoramas. It is a great place to enjoy a holiday by the sea and boasts of international standard marinas. Mooloolaba is the home base of a trawling fleet and pilot station for Moreton Bay River, coastal, deep sea and game fishing. Mooloolaba Beach was voted Queensland's Cleanest Beach in 2002.
 Don't miss the popular 'Under Water World' oceanarium. Here you can experience live sharks and watch a seal show which is performed daily. Another attraction is The Wharf, a shopping and entertainment centre just next door to Under Water World.
The newly redeveloped Esplanade has a range of restaurants from beachfront cafes to fine dining and many boutiques for that extra special gift. The Esplanade is becoming a cosmopolitan area to relax, eat, watch the surf or just grab a coffee.
Backpacker accommodation is available.
Distance from Brisbane – 100 kilometres.
For more information regarding Queensland National Parks and reserves go to Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service.
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If travelling to Queensland have a look at Queensland Holidays.
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